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Do you know how to help, So in case someone is sick or hurt. On p of this, in this badge, you’ll figure out what to do in an emergency, from calling 911 to using first aid to treat minor injuries. Explains what mental health problems are, what may cause them, and the many different kinds of help, treatment and support that are available. Provides guidance on where to find more information, and tips for friends and family. Mental health problems can affect the way you think, feel and behave.
They affect around one in four people in Britain, and range from common mental health problems, just like depression and anxiety, to more rare problems similar to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mental health problem can feel just as bad, or worse, as any other physical illness -only you can’t see it. Please close this message, I’d say if this is okay with you. Relying on the culture you grew up in, you a typical human experience. They can happen to anyone, at any time. Some individuals think that there’s an automatic link between mental health problems and being a danger to others. So it is an idea that is largely reinforced by sensationalised stories in the media. Anyway, the most common mental health problems have no significant link to violent behaviour. These fears may stop you from talking about your problems, or seeking help. Then, this, in turn, have a lot of chances to increase your distress and feeling of isolation. Remember, these fears are often reinforced by the negative way that people experiencing mental health problems are shown on TV, in films and by the media. That’s interesting right? You may also be afraid of being locked up in an institution. Needless to say, you may feel that it’s a sign of weakness, or that you are ‘losing your mind’, and that it’s only planning to get worse, Therefore if you become unwell. Basically, you should be scared of being seen as ‘mad’ by other people in your lifespan. Now regarding the aforementioned fact… Experiencing a mental health problem is often upsetting and frightening, particularly at first. Proportion of people living with a mental health problem who commit a violent crime is extremely small.